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College students locked up inside hostel for hours

AS many as 90 students of Government Polytechnic College in Saraikela were allegedly locked inside the hostel for at least two hours on the behest of the principal for failing to pay the contribution money for the fresher's party being charged forcefully by them.

Protests erupt after idol of Ambedkar vandalised

A statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was vandalized in Ahmedabad's Khokhra area on Monday morning, sparking outrage amid the ongoing controversy over a contentious statement by Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament about the Dalit icon.

Parbhani youth killed for being Dalit: Rahul

CONGRESS MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday met the family members of Somnath Suryawanshi, who allegedly died in police custody in Parbhani and alleged he was killed because he was a Dalit.

Snowfall in Himachal, severe cold alert issued

HIMACHAL Pradesh experienced its second light snowfall of the season on Monday, bringing joy to both locals and tourists.

UP plans crash course on RTI Act at Sangam during Mahakumbh 2025

INTRODUCING new features to the Mahakumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to sensitise the visitors about the Right to Information on the sands of Sangam.

Three Khalistani terrorists killed in Pilibhit encounter

Three suspected Khalistani terrorists allegedly involved in the grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter with police in Pilibhit early on Monday.

Should Evaluate ONOE in National Interest

P Chaudhary, former Union Minister of State for Law and now Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee of the Constitution (One hundred and twenty-ninth (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is hopeful that the JPC, with its erudite and experienced members, will come out with the report in the national interest, he said in a conversation with Rajesh Kumar Thakur. Excerpts:

Manipur govt announces to make 1,946 new police recruits peace messengers

THE Manipur govt will make an endeavour towards restoring peace in the ethnic violence-hit state by not disintegrating a team of 1,946 newly-inducted India Reserve Battalion personnel from Meitei, Kuki, Naga and other communities who were trained together in Assam.

Building young talent key for New India: Modi

Distributes over 71K appointment letters to new recruits in govt depts under Rozgar Mela

200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains in line

The Indian Railways is preparing to launch 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains following the success of its chair car trains, which have reportedly received positive feedbacks in the regions they are running through.

E-forensics platform to connect 117 labs: MHA

KEEPING in view the special importance given to forensic evidence after implementation of revamped criminal laws, Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bhartiya Sakshya Sanhita (BSS), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has developed and operationalised an e-Forensics IT platform, which is connected with 117 forensic science laboratories across the country, officials said on Monday.

PMO steps in, asks health ministry to act against misleading adverts

THE Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has directed the Health Ministry to take \"appropriate action\" to amend the draft Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954, which aimed to take stringent action against misleading advertisements, including Ayush medicines.

Army's equine, canine unit falls short on training, animal transport use: CAG

THE Indian Army's Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) fell short of achieving half of its training objectives and failed to fully utilise its Animal Transport (AT) Units, revealed a recent audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on the defence services.

RELIGION IN THE TIME OF UNCERTAINTIES

In a world grappling with uncertainty, the role of religion and nationalism in shaping societies is increasingly significant. This article explores how these forces, often seen as sources of both unity and division, are impacting contemporary politics and culture, particularly in the context of recent US elections and the ongoing challenges faced by India.

INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR: ALGORITHM

Algorithms affect most parts of our lives today. With quantum computing set to be unleashed, the future looks loaded in favour of the abilities of instructions coded in machines

UCC is to ensure rights, duties: Khan

CLAIMING that Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should not be an issue of contention, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Monday said that law requires uniformity of rights and duties as it's purpose is not to bring unanimity in the rituals and practices of different religions.

Periya twin murder case verdict on December 28

CPM leader K V Kunhiraman among 24 accused in 2019 incident

Hyd police summon Allu Arjun for questioning

THE Hyderabad city police on Monday issued a notice to actor Allu Arjun, directing him to appear at the Chikkadpally police station on Tuesday.

UCC is to ensure rights, duties: Khan

ARDS, NEW DELHI 2024

Sabarimala temple to be closed on December 26

Trekking timing on forest route extended

CHRISTMAS CRIB VANDALISED AT GOVT SCHOOL IN PALAKKAD

A CHRISTMAS crib set up at Government Boys UP School at Thathamangalam in Palakkad was found vandalised by unidentified persons on Monday.

CHRISTMAS CRIB VANDALISED AT GOVT SCHOOL IN PALAKKAD

Sangh parivar not involved in disruption of Xmas fete

Modi: Teachings of Jesus celebrate love, harmony

THE teachings of Jesus Christ celebrate love, harmony and brotherhood, and it is important for all to work to make the spirit stronger, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Monday.

CPM dist conferences witness shift of power

Govindan emerging as numero uno as Pinarayi eases away from responsibilities; party leaders call it 'smooth transition'

Pinarayi promises not to act against farmers

CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has made it clear that the apprehensions raised by the Kerala Congress (M) against certain provisions in the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill will be examined seriously, KC(M) chairman Jose K Mani told reporters on Monday, after leading a delegation to meet the CM.

Amid raging protests, CSI Church toughens demand to implement Bill

AMID growing public outcry over the proposed Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Church of South India (CSI) has decided to press ahead with the demand to implement the Bill.

Conciliation meet on CU Syndicate members' dispute bears no fruit

THE conciliation meeting held at Calicut University on Monday, chaired by Vice Chancellor P Raveendran to resolve disputes between the CPM-aligned Syndicate members and opposition members failed to reach a consensus.

Knowledge in every corner! 40-year-old turns home into treasure trove of antiques

LIKE most children, Mohammad Rafeeque of Kakkad, Malappuram, also received coins from his parents and relatives to buy sweets when he was a kid. However, instead of spending all of them, Rafeeque used to set aside coins with unique images. This simple habit sparked his lifelong passion for collecting antique and rare items.

Bodies found inside parked caravan in Kozhikode

TWO bodies were found in a parked caravan in Kozhikode.

K Rafeeq replaces Gagarin as CPM Wayanad dist secretary

IN an unexpected move, the CPM has replaced its Wayanad district secretary, P Gagarin, with K Rafeeq, currently the DYFI district secretary.